Carrot Pineapple Whole Grain-Rich Muffin Squares
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Carrot Pineapple Whole Grain-Rich Muffin Squares

Carrot Pineapple Whole Grain-Rich Muffin Squares

Stir shredded carrots, crushed pineapple and spices into a whole-grain muffin mix, and bake into yummy breakfast bars.

Servings: 64 servings (1 serving = 1 - 1.5x2-inch serving)
INGREDIENT
WEIGHT
MEASURE
Water, cool approx. 72°F
2 lb
4 cups
Crushed pineapple, canned, undrained
2 lb
4 cups
Gold Medal™ Whole Grain Variety Muffin Mix (31529)
5 lb
1 box
Cinnamon, ground
2 Tbsp
Ginger, dried, ground
1 Tbsp
Carrots, fresh, grated
1 lb
4 cups
Dried cranberries
11 oz
2 cups
  1. Stir water and undrained pineapple in mixing bowl with whisk until well blended; add muffin mix, cinnamon and ginger.
  2. Mix until batter is smooth; fold in carrots and cranberries. DO NOT overmix.
  3. Deposit batter into parchment-lined, or greased full sheet pan.
  4. Bake as directed below; allow to cool before portioning.
BAKE:
TEMP
TIME
Convection Oven*
350°F
18-22 minutes
Standard Oven
400°F
22-26 minutes
*Rotate pans baked in convection oven one-half turn (180°) after 9 minutes of baking.

  • Note: A serving of “whole grain-rich” food must meet portion size requirements for the Grains/Breads component as defined in FNS guidance and meet at least one of the following: (a) the whole grains per serving is less than or equal to 8g, (b) the product includes the FDA whole grain health claim on package, or (c) product ingredient listing lists whole grain first, or second ingredient after water. Source: http://www.gpo.gov/fdsys/pkg/FR-2012-01-26/pdf/2012-1010.pdf. At least 48 grams of whole grain recommended daily.
  • For crediting in USDA Child Nutrition Programs, 1 serving (1 - 1.5x2-inch piece) = 1 oz equivalent Grain
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Nutrition Information

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Serving Size:
1 - 1.5x2-inch serving
Calories
370
Calories from Fat
120
% Daily Value
Total Fat
13g
20%
Saturated Fat
6g
31%
Trans Fat
0g
Cholesterol
0mg
0%
Sodium
350mg
15%
Total Carbohydrate
59g
20%
Dietary Fiber
1g
6%
Sugars
35g
Protein
3g
Vitamin A
0%
0%
Vitamin C
0%
0%
Calcium
0%
0%
Iron
8%
8%
Exchanges:
1 Starch; 0 Fruit; 3 Other Carbohydrate; 0 Skim Milk; 0 Low-Fat Milk; 0 Milk; 0 Vegetable; 0 Very Lean Meat; 0 Lean Meat; 0 High-Fat Meat; 2 1/2 Fat;
Carbohydrate Choice
4
*Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Nutrition values are calculated using the weights of ingredients.

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